A greater proportion of younger adults are at risk under the age-adapted CKD classification system. Switching from the current KDIGO classification system to an age-adapted CKD classification system ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is complex with diverse causes yet genetic studies often rely on only one or two biomarkers to investigate it. Novel approach to studying underlying genetic causes of CKD ...

A new genetic study on the causes of chronic kidney disease that combined multiple health measurements has led to a more comprehensive view of kidney function and the potential for targeted therapies, ...

According to the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, estimated glomerular filtration rate can be used to diagnose chronic kidney disease. The authors of this Viewpoint argue, ...

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated to a higher stroke risk. Anemia is a common consequence of CKD, and is also a possible risk factor for cerebrovascular diseases. The purpose of ...